Photo Essay: Netanyahu's Grandson Named

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu joins his family for the naming of his first grandchild, Shmuel.

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Maayana Miskin, 08/10/09 19:08 | updated: 19:16

Netanyahu with grandson Shmuel

Israel news photo: haredim.co.il

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu joined his family on Thursday for the brit mila (ritual circumcision) of his first grandchild. The baby boy was born last week to Netanyahu's daughter Noa and her husband Daniel.

Per Jewish tradition, the child's name – Shmuel (Samuel) - was not announced until the brit mila ceremony.

Photos courtesy of the Haredim website.

Netanyahu holds his grandson.

Netanyahu's father, Professor Ben-Tzion Netanyahu, was present at the ceremony as well. Also in attendance was Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, the Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv, a long-time acquaintance of the Netanyahu family.